Compass Psychology
344a Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011
- Clinic
- Online sessions
About Compass Psychology
Compass Psychology is a Melbourne-based clinic of Clinical Psychologists providing trauma and mental health support in a safe, supportive environment. They utilise evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs, offering compassionate, personalised care to help clients navigate life's challenges and achieve balance and well-being.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Compass Psychology lists
- Trauma
- Support and assistance in recovery from distressing events including accidents, assault, child abuse, sexual abuse, and family violence.
- Anxiety & Depression
- Support for excess worry and ongoing low mood, loss of motivation, and reduced experience of joy and happiness.
- Relationship Issues
- Support for those experiencing difficulties in romantic, parent/child, or sibling relationships, provided individually or conjointly.
- Neurodiversity Assessment & Support
- Assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), plus therapeutic support for neurodivergent clients.
- Psychological Assessments
- Administration of various assessments including ASD, ADHD, and cognitive assessments to help clients understand themselves and access supports.
- Gender & Identity Support
- Support for clients exploring gender identity and sexuality, and assistance with interpersonal difficulties and prejudice related to identity outside the binary framework.
- Men's Mental Health
- Specialised support for men experiencing difficulties with relationships, work, parenting, anxiety, and depression.
- Cross Cultural Support
- Support for clients experiencing issues related to culture, including Indigenous Australians' mental health issues, with clinicians from diverse backgrounds.
- Supervision
- Board-approved supervision for psychologists and provisional psychologists with a reflective style aimed at growth and self-care.
Get to know Compass Psychology
From Compass Psychology's website.
Our approach
The team uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's individual needs, prioritising a warm and empathetic style in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Sessions draw on scientifically supported therapies including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The clinicians focus on helping clients explore their experiences, develop emotional resilience, and navigate life's challenges in a values-informed manner. The goal is to empower clients with the tools and insights needed to achieve balance and wellbeing, recognising that each person's mental health journey is unique.
Meet the team
The clinic has two Clinical Psychologists. Kim Tran (GradDipPsych, BA Hons, MClinPsych, MAPS) is a current serving member with over 10 years of prior experience in project management, and has worked in private practice, military settings, and community mental health. She supports adolescents from 10+ years through to older adults. Simon Kimm is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with a background as a veteran, experienced in trauma, first responders, parenting, and child sexual abuse. Both are trained in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and bring diverse clinical expertise to support clients across a range of mental health concerns.
Locations & areas served
Footscray
344a Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011
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